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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-12
SONGS AND ZOE CREAM.


The Young Pc, p els Society OPP ms
the Strawberry Festival season.
The Young Peoples Society of the
Baptist church gave a delightful literary,
musical aud social entertainment at the
church parlors last night for the benefit
OF the Duffy Street Mission church
fund.
TIE lecture room, in which the literary
and musical part of the entertainment was
given, was crowded. The programme
was interesting throughout, ana there
was hardly single number that was not
encOred. The opening selection was
piano solo by Mr.. George Middleton. This
was followed by a quartette by the
church choir. Mr.. r. NJ. LarcOmbe re-
cIted an original poem entitled Friend
ship which he wrote and published
several years ago. The recitation was
applauded, and in the second part Of the
programme Mr.. LarCombe recited by
request humorous selection entitled
"Ine Lost Bugle," describing Teutonic
shOpkeeper's experience INIT der sojers."
The song, WIN he Ever Return" was
very effectively rendered by Mrs. Ida
Wade, MIR. Charles Fulton gave piano
solo, and Mrs. Rabun closed the first part
Of the entertainment with a reading en-
titled "Out," a selection from 'BIll
Apps" writings.
Alter a brief intermissiOn the amateur
orchestra, consisting of violin, piano,
flute and trombone, rendered Tine
Woodland W hispers" waltz, and in re-
Spouse TO an encore played Down Upon
the Swanee River" Miss Carrie BssseI-
leu sang with excellent effect the song
Tine Fisherman and His Child' with
guitar accompaniment. The song was
encored and in response Miss Bessellieu
repeated the closing lines. THIS closed
the musical and literary entertainment.
Mr.. James Earle, Jr., who presided, an
nounced that the strawberry season
would open Immediately IN the parlors.
The ladies of the society were kept
busy during the remainder OF the evening
serving luscious straw berries and deli
cious ice cream. 1t was, next to the
STRAW berry tea" given by the ladies of
Trinity two weeks ago, the first straw
berry festival OF the season, and the
Young Peoples Society is extremely graf
flied with it's success.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-12
A sWINDLERs CAREER.
"M0jor' Burgess as IL Founder Oh
Academies-His Last Venture.

RcaOemteS-HiS Last venture
The following from the New York
Worlds Washington correspondent will
be interesting to many people in Savan-
nah who were victimized BY the Major"
Why SUCH swindlers are allowed to con-
tnue their impositions upon too conhd-
ing people is something that no one can
understand. His very looks are enough TO
tell what nc is. He apparently takes
delight in seeing how many people be
can swindle in given time.
The Maryland Military and Naval
Academy, at Oxford, which has achieved
such unenviable notOriety OF late, IS no
more, and its eX-superintendent, an ai0r"
Burgess, is now in hiding. Maj. George
A. Armes, u. :. A., retired, who short
time ago purchased the institution, ar
rived in this CITY yesterday after closing
the school and providing tor the transfer
OF the remaining pupils to other acade-
mics. He has employed two detectives,
VINO are now securing the country In
search OF the ex-superin tendent, who is
wanted on dozen charges of swindling.
The career OF Burgess, as related by
Maj. Armes, is unique IN its way. Some
years ago he developed a passion for
founding educational institutions, with
strong partlality for military and naval
features. He organized "A military acad-
envy in Georgia, but after mourning liza
bilities amOu ting TO several thousand
dollars quietly disappeared. He next
established the school al Oxford, and after
engaging a corps OF assistants, embrace
ing several graduates from West Point
and Annapolis, he secured as pupils 6e
sons Of large number of prominent peo-
pie, among them Congressman Wheeler,
Osborne, Anderson COT Onio), Ballentine,
Peters and others. A dozen boys from
wealthy families in New York city were
among the cadets.
Tuition and board bills were uniformly
payable in advance. Burgess claimed
that toe academy was conducted under
the auspices OF the State, and issued a
circular in which the Congressman re-
lerred to and several Senators appear as a
BOARD of VIsitors.' ajOr Armes SAYS
Burgess then made an extended tour OF
small Eastern cities, ordering large
quantities OF goods shipped to the acade-
my. These he Teshipped in the original
packages, consigned TO bis brother, who
had rented storehOuse in Eeighboring
town, and managed TO dispose of them.
The bills were all sent to the academy
and paid by check.
Armes was induced to purchase this
institution in February last, and, after
making the transfer, Burgess dis
appeared. Within thirty days over a
hundred Of the worthless drafts were
protested and returned to the academy.
Armes says he has reason TO believe the
returns are not all in yet, but thinks
Burgess operation must have Melted
him at least $780, 900.
A number of judgments for frauds COM
mitted in Georgia have been levied on
the Oxford property, and Armes has sur
rendered everything aud returned TO
Washington. He says the complaints
made by teachers and pupils as to poor
accommod auOns, etc, were caused by
the straiteued circumstances in which he
was placed by the rascality of Burgess.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-12
RAYMOND's EARLY LIFE.
"Reminiscences of "Col, Mulberry
Sellers"

Sellers"
John T. Raymond, whose death was an
nOunced by telegraph to the MORNING
NEWS yesterday, was we'll known IN Sa-
vannah, and had many friends here.
Many a night has he entertained the Sa-
vannah public, and there was general re-
greet at the news of bis death. His last
appearance ID this city was scarcely TWO
months ago, when be was seen IN "A
Woman Haler" and "Col. Mulberry
Sellers" The latter was his most popu-
lar play, and he was most widely known
through that piece.
In 1868 or 1866 Nj. Raymond, IN con-
nectlon with Theodore Hamilton, made
an unsuccessful effort to establish him
self in this city. 1t was in the days before
travelling companies had come in vogue,
and theatres were kept open the entire
season by q "stock' company, which, in
the absence of STARS, undertook any role
from Richard, Hamlet or Macbeth 10 the
lightest or most whimsical farce. 1t was
not intrequent that the bill for the evening
consisted entirely OF three or four one
act tarces. II Macbeth or Richelleu was
played tHe audience was not satisfied
unless a farce concluded the evenings
performance.
st. Andrews Hail, now Turner Halle,
was the scene of Raymond and Hamil-
toms venture, and it proved most la
inevitable failure. Raymond returned
North, and nothing was heard Of him un-
til he blazoned. forth in the histriOnic
arena as Col. Mulberry Sellers" tam
lltun, his partner, remained in Savau-
nah for some time after the collapse of his
theatre, and ran an advertising sheet,
which alterward became, under other
management, the Savannah Daily AdVer-
tiser. Hamilton, however, made repu-
tation as an actor, and for many years
was star in the far-away continent OF
Australia.
1t may be recorded to his credit that
when Raymond achieved lame and for
tune he paid mis- printers bills, which ne
had left unsettled when he went away.
In settling with the MORNING NEWS he
made 1t condition that il ever his old
partner came this way he should be made
to pay his proportion of the old debt.
Mr.. Raymond was comedian by
nature, and he attained one OF the top
inches In that branch of his profession
He was a lover OF practical Jokes, and
dozens of stories are told about him by
his Old friends here. His last wife is the
step-daughter OF Cyril Searle, the actor
who died at the Savannah Hospital lie w
weeks ago.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-12
CITY COURT GASES,
Chain Gang Candidates Dealt
With.

Chain Gang Candidates Dealt
With.
The case OF Jake Gazan (colored) J.
charged with larceny of either valued
at $50 from the residence OF Mrs. James
Douglass, was mol pressed in the City
Court yesterday.
Diana Walker (colored }, charged with
the larceny Of two gold rings from the
house OF j. f. Weeks, demanded iury
trial.
Norman Smkins, negro boy, was SEN
fenced to tour months for an assault with
a stick upon his sister. His defense was
that he was drunk, which the court re-
marked aggravated rather than palliated
the ofense
Peter Crevslier colored was sentenced
to six months light work in and about
the Jail for stealing five coats and three
vests, all valued at $50, from the house OF
Robert Bradley.
James Middleton was charged with
Vagrancy and the larceny OF a piece Of
rope, valued at $40, from Dixon 4 Murphy.
he was convicted OF the larceny and SEN
fenced TO six mouths Imprisonment.
The yagrancy case was dismissed.
Robert Lee (colored) got SIX months
Imprisonment with labor for stealing
buggy whip.
Willie Hsrriss was convicted OF steal
ing 81 worth Of iron pipe and was given
four months with labor.
Henry Miller (colored) plead guilty to
carrying pistol concealed, and was SEN
fenced to pay so or serve two months,
Gabriel DAVIS (colored) was sentenced
10 twelve months on the chain gang for
fornicati0n and adultery.
The court will meet to-day in quarterly
session.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-12
SIFTINGS OF CITY NEWS.
LiTTLE GOSSIP FROM THE
STREET AND SIDEW AK.

Uashes Here and There by the News
Reporters Yesterdays Happenings
Told In Brief FAragraphs-Ptck
At Police headquarters.
The Savannah Cadets will hold their
annual prize drill Thursday night.
The Savannah Volunteer Guards Bat
talon decided last night to hold prize
shooting contest on May d.
Three OF the crew OF the German bark
Alema were committed TO jail for safe
Keeping by Magistrate Molina yesterday
DID the complaint OF the Captain that they
refused 10 do duty.
There were lS2 failures in the United
States reported TO Bradstreets during
last week, against 227 in the preceding
week, and al, 225, 80 and 100 in the
corresponding weeks of 1886, 1880, 1884
and 1855.
DR.. It. y. Mousseau filed a new bond
in the Court of Ordinary yesterday in the
sum of $40, 600 as guardian OF the property
of the Pelieter minors, the sureties on
the former bond having been released by
the court.
The meeting for the STOCK holders OF the
Savannah Fire and Marine Insurance
Company will be held to day at II m. at
the Guards arsenal for the purpose of
organizing the corporation and electing
board of directors TO manage its affairs.
Hundreds of people visited the Luth-
eran Church Of the Ascension Yesterday to
see the floral decorations. The ship oil
roses was photographed and the pictures
will be sold for the benefit of the Sunday
school. A beautiful new altar cloth,
which was presented to the church by
Mrs. NJ. kolb, was used for the first time
on Sunday.
The witnesses for the prosecution in
the case against Michael Walsh, charged
with disturbing the peace. were eXamin-
ed by Mayor Lester yesterday morning.
They testified that Mrs. Walsh was ter
ribly treated, and she showed bruises on
her arms and neck to corroborate the
testimony. The defendant asked a con-
tinuance of the case until he could get
counsel, and the request was granted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-12

AS boy looks forward with happy heart
toward bis first pants, 30 do many grown up
men enjoy tho donningof now SUIT. Many
men may deny this, but with tho great ma
joritv u isa natural and irTepresslble feeling.
To All we now announce our regular spring
display ~ Dress ana business suits, Suff
Soft ana straw Hats, Catchy Eeckwear. Ele-
giant Hosiery aud 40 Furnishings required by
men and boys. We praised our stock some
last wcek-ihe hali has not been told. nor
nave we space for anything Ike an inteili-
gent description Oi The handsome materials in
vogue this season. Wehrk % vihlt-the goods
and prices Will DO the balance. We can guar
Hui'e ial or nts mud tailor w0FkmaBrhip--8uF
pWu inilOrh. See 10 the, without charge to
900 rhasrr Look ht our line Of hhlrtH, COL
larH. etc. ~ is absurd ~ pay fancy prices az
exclusive furnlehlug HlorgH, a. We can supply
identical articles on n smaller marlin of
ufoni. The hoye arc safe. Haven't We got
ihf latest snd l0bDeft styles Tor the bofff
Iuni como ana zee the lmnanH0 Yuflffy of
SUITE, hpiri MAitts, ctc. Ihfeuff have iOund
Out ihHl They Gao HaVN money Hud gee tne beet
Hi itl tou~ffss. %. u, lAlg a rlo.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-12
THROUGH TO BIRMING HAM.
The Macon Short Line Directors
Hold a Conference.


Hold a Conference.
All OF the directors of the Savannah,
Dublin and Western Short Line, who are
in savannah, held an informal conference
Yesterday. They say that their road is
now practically consolidated with the
Macon and CovIngton and the Griffin,
LaGrange and Western under the name
OF the Birmingham and Atlantic Ar
Line. By the new line it Will be 800 miles
from Savannah to Birmingham, or about
eighty miles shorter than the CentraPs
line will be when the Goodwater extern
sion is completed.
The Birmingham Age says that il is in
formed that the Birmingham, Georgia and
Florida Railroad Company has consOh-
dated with the Birmingham and Atlantic
Air Line. Coils. Jobn II. Miller and w.
A. Handley, on the part Of the Birming-
ham and Atlantic Air Line Railroad
Company, and Hon. w. A. Skaggs aud
Capt. j. a. Montgomery, representing
the Birmingham, Georgia and Florida,
are TO arrange the details Of consollda-
ton.
This movement on the part OF contend
ing lines, by which they become one
grand trunk line, will give to Birming-
ham, Georgia, the CarOlinas and Florida
one OF the most important systems Of rail-
roads in the South.
1t is expected to commence work in
sixty days in Alabama. The entire sys-
TEN contemplated will comprise 00mlles
Of railroad. The Age adds: When these
roads are consolidated into one, it Is said
that the presidency will be given to a
man OF prominence In Savannah, and the
vice presidency to one of Birmngham's
distinguished citizens, who is promi-
nently connected with railroads and
other industries in Alabama. Capital
mas been pledged to the new manage
ment, and it is their purpose to complete
their railroad system as rapidly IS
1t can DO safely done. Capt, Tutwllder,
their chief engineer, who recently sur
veyed the line to Birmingham from GeOr-
gia, is now busily engaged in completing
his estimates and profile.
This great enterprise, which for more
than a year has taxed the skill and abil-
ity of some OF the first railroad men OF the
age, will, when finished. be as great
benefit, it is believed. TO Birmingham as
the Kansas City road -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-12
FOR IRISH LIBERTY.
The Anti-Coercion Mass Meeting at
the theatre Tonight.

The Anti-Coercions Mass Meeting at
the theatre Tonight.
The mass meeting at the Theatre to-
night for the purpose OF publicly con-
demning the passage OF the Irish crimes
bill now before the British Parliament
will doubtless be one OF the largest gath.
erings of the kind that has ever taken
place in Savannah. Great interest Is
manifested in the meeting not only
amongst lrishmen but among all classes
and uatlOnalities. A number OF Savan-
nah's ablest speakers VIII deliver short
addresses, and will endeayOr 10 show that
the measure by which it is sought TO
"cbRin Ireland TO a rock in penal servi.
tude'' should be voted down by any
Christian legislative body.
The occasion will be enliveued by the
presence ola band, which will discourse
patriotic airs. Desirable seats will be
reserved by the ushers for indies, who
are cordially invited TO be present, ana
1T is expected that they will attend in
large numbers aud thereby attest their
deep detestatiOn Of the cruel and tyran.
meal bill.
There will be TO charge for admission
and no collection. The doors will be
open at O'Clock and the meeting Will be
called 10 order promptly at 8. 4 number
OF distinguished citizens of other cities in
this and neighboring States have been
invited TO be present, and IL is expected
that some Of them will attend.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-12
THE sUPEKIO COURT.
Tribute of Respect to the Late
Moses 4. Cohen, Jr.

Tribute of Respect to the Late
Moses 4. Cohen, Jr.
The Superior Court took recess yester-
day morning. from 10 until II O'Clock In re-
spect to the memory of Mr.. Moses A. CO.
hen, Jr. Judge Adams remarked that in
consideration OF the fact that the dece ased
was the official stenographer OF the court
for a considerable time, and at the time Of
his death was in the office OF a prominent
law firm, he thought it Ill that the court
should take a recess to permit anysof the
bar who might so desire to attend the
funeral.
The first case tried was an appeal from
a Magistrates Court, K. G. Gleason be-
ing the plaintiff and George L. Matthews
and Oliver Steers the defendants. In
January, 1886, horse belonging to the
plaintiff ran against fence and two
large splinters ran into the animals
shoulder. The animal was sent to the
defendants who were veterinary surgeons.
They got out one splinter, returned the
horse and charged $28. The animal
soon went lame again,a another veteri-
Eary surgeon took out a piece of wood
from its shoulder fully foot long and an
inch square. The owner sued for
500 damages in Magistrate Warning Rus
selPs Court and got Judgment for the iull
amount. The defendants appealed and
the jury reduced the judgment to sos 80,
which was the amount of the verdict they
agreed upon.
La the ejectment case of Squire Hines,
administrator OF the estate OF Lundon
Floyd vs.. Appalipe Adams, twenty-six
acres of land being involved, the jury
found a verdict in favor of the defendant
under the COURTS charge.
The court adjourned until 10 a. m. to-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-12

SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS, Rand Nc
Nally's Railroad Gudo for April, Science
and Crime ~ Humboldt Library J, Pleas.
ant Hours Tor May, Budget OF VII for
May, Overland Monthly Tor April, Les.
lle's sunday Magazine for May, Merchant
Traveller, philadelphia Call, Boston Her
sid, Boston Globe, PhiladelDnia Times,
Evening star. Philadelphia Press.
Baltimore sun, Baltimore American,
New York Herald. World. Times,
star. sun. Tribune. Graphic. STANDARD,
Florida Iimos-UniDB. NASHVILLE Union,
Jacksonville Morning News. Aew Orleans
llmes-DemOcraL New Orleans PicayuDe.
Macon Telegraph, Augusta Chronicle.
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette, Charles
t9n News aud Courier Atlanta C0nstl,
tuLlOu.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-12
BLAZE A CELLAR.
Fire Breaks Out Under j. +
ScheIle's Grocery,

Fire Breaks Out Under j. r
Schelle's Grocery.
Fire broke out in a cellar under j. f.
Schelle's grocery at Farm and William
streets a few minutes before O'Clock
this morning. officer Higgins who
was patrolling Farm street, near Bryan,
heard a noise like the slamming OF a shut
ter coming from the direction OF William
street, and started that way. When he
got TO Margaret street he saw smoke
pouring out of the windows OF the gro.
Gerry. He knew then that there
was a fire, and ran up Margaret to the
alarm box, half way between Farm
and West Broad, and turned in an alarm.
When the firemen arrived dense clouds
of black smoke were coming up out OF
sEhe cellar. The hatchway was opened
and a stream Of water was poured in.
The fire which had been smoul-
dering burst into flames as
eoon as the door was lifted
up, but 1t was soon got under control.
Streams of water were poured In from
two sides of the house, and the flames
were confined to the cellar and did not
burn through to the floor above,
where the stock was kept. The cellar
WAS used as store room and
was filed with boxes and barrels and
piles of inflammable rubbish.
In a few minutes after they got to
work the firemen had the fire under con-
troll, and in half an hour it was entirely
out. The damage to the stock of groceries
is principally by smoke, and will not be
heavy, The origin Of the fire is unknown
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-12
Easter Monday EIections

Messrs. John X. F. Tattnall and Joseph
d. Weed were elected wardens OF Christ
church yesterday. The following were
elected vestrymen:
j. Ii. M. Clinch, Gen. Il. NJ. Sorrel. II !.
&. Cunningham. W. q. Charlton, Capt.
Robert Falligant, W. d. Johnston aud
Benjamin l.. Owens.
The following were elected wardens
and vestrymen OF st. Johns:
Wardens-Wm. =. Bogart and John NJ.
Guerard.
Vestrymen-George Cornwell, A. Hey
wood, ID. q. Purse, David Wells, 4. Gads-
den, :. Is. Palmer, j. y. Duckworth, aud
il II. sheldnn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-12
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The Spring Oral examinations to
Take Place April 20.

Take Place April 20.
The April meeting OF the Board of Edu-
cation was held last evening, Col. George
A. Mercer, President, presiding, and
Messrs. j, b. Read, Henry Blum, J. II.
Esteil, j. X. f. Tattnau, William Hun
ter, r. d. Walker, j. r. Saussy, John
A Douglass and William Duncan pres
ent.
Superintendent Baker informed the
board that the annual oral examination
OF the schools will take place April 30.
The Committee on Accounts was re-
quested to formulate system for audit
ing the accounts of the board.
Messrs. Tattnall, Hunter, Estill, Doug
lass and Duncan were appointed a COM
mittee to inspect the western wing OF the
Academy building and to arrange for the
locating of the classes in the several
rooms. The committee will meet on
Thursday for this purpose.
BY unanimous consent Miss A. Archer,
teacher of the second grade in the Barnard
street school, was granted leave OF ao-
sence for the remainder of the term. The
president and Superintendent were au-
thOrized to make a temporary appoint
ment to fill Miss Archer's place.
The question of the necessity for devils
ing plan to secure more male teachers
IN the puDllc SCHOOLS was discussed, out
no action was taken.
A resolution was passed making Good
Friday regular holiday In the schools,
and also not to deduct the time lost by
those teachers who were absent on that
day this year. 1t was understood that
the teachers Of the Hebrew faith would
not be deducted tor absence on their re-
ligious holidays.
The spacious examination room in the
western wing OF the building, which is
now being fitted up by the trustees of the
academy for the use Of the public schools,
ter Hall" in compliment to William
Hunter, Esq, President of the Board of
Trustees
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-12
THE UNITED STATES COURTS.
Tho April Term of Circuit Court
Convened.

Tho April Term of Circuit Court
Convened.
The April term or the United States
Circuit Court for the Eastern division of
the Southern district of Georgia opened
yesterday morning, with Judge Emory
Speer on the bench. The following were
sworn as grand jurors:
Robert b. Reppard. foreman; George
3. Clarke, John IL. Young, Charles A.
DraytOn. John w. Teeples, Samuel r.
Baker, william X. Fields, Robert G..
Gaillsrd. NJ. +. Beals, Elton A. smith,
George Noble, Charles ;. Prendergast,
Thomas II. Mcintosh, Chatham county;
John j. Lee, u. w. CaTwile. Marcus &.
Barnett, Robert II. Battey (colored),
Richmond county; }. +. Prescott, Burke !;
II. l.. Brown, NJ. Brown. Emanuel.
The panel OF petit jurors was com posed
of Louis +, Ashby, Francis /. Mccall,
VIM. l.. Erwin, Joseph j. Dale, Adolph
Sack, William Diers, Richard r. Jack
son, Jacob COhen, Chatham county;
Frederick Cope, David Graham, Rich.
mond; Richard Peyton (colored J, Scriven;
Charles T.. rherer, Burke.
A number OF witnesses were examined
by the grand jury, but no report was
made, and the body was discharged until
10 O'Clock this morning, 20 which hour the
court adjourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-12
Revivals at Trinity.

A series OF gospel services was COM
menced at Trinity Methodist church yes
terday. Rev. j. p. Wardlaw preach ed
last night. There will be services at 4
and preaching at 3 p. m. to-day. This
will be the order Of services during the
week. Young people especially are in
vited, with their parents, TO attend the
afternoon meetings. A kind invitation is
extended to the public 10 attend all the
services. Short talks, prayer and gospel
songs will be the order OF the meetings.
We want TO have you come.
PASTOR.